Why do we feel so satisfied when we score a great deal? Behavioral economists say it’s because of the “pain of paying” — the psychological discomfort of spending money. Coupon apps help soften that ...

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This story was produced in collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, a nonprofit journalism organization. It’s 2016 and Simone Strey looks giddy. In the video, a clip from a series ...